Evelyn Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5SF is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5SG, SE8 5RL, SE8 5RN, SE8 5RU, SE8 5DD, SE8 5DG, SE8 5RY, SE8 5AG, SE8 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 5SF is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 44.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 54% | 55.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE8 5SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.1% | 49.1% | -14.0% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 33% | 15.7% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 23.8% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 43.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 28.8% | 24.8% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 22.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 41% | 31.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 45.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 10.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 20.6% | 18% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 14.5% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 45.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 37.4% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 27.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 5.2% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 211.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.9% higher than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Evelyn Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 136th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Cook Court, 85 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2007-07-13 | £421,756 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5SF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Pho | 24 Evelyn Street, London | 101 yd | |
| Evelyn Parents Forum - Moira's Place | Deptford Park Generation Play Club, Scawen Road | 103 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 127 yd | |
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | McDonald's Restaurants Ltd, 16 Evelyn Street | 220 yd | |
| Deptford Park Primary School - Nourish Contract | Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 348 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 447 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 497 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 710 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 425 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 454 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 454 yd | |
| Daees Grill | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 558 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.